The poem Saare Jahan Se Achcha was
composed by the poet Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal in 1904-1905 while India was
under British administration.The poem is sung by Indians
on occasions of national importance and in schools as part of morning prayer.
After the Indian National Song
Jana-Gana-Mana and the Indian National Song
Vande Mataram, Sare Jahan Se Achcha enjoys the reputation as the most
popular patriotic song in India. The poem epitomises love for the nation and
patriotism.